The Implementation of Training and Development Programs in Civil Service Institutions of Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia
| Title | The Implementation of Training and Development Programs in Civil Service Institutions of Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Semere, L, Negash, W, Asfaw, M |
| Journal | Developing Country Studies |
| Volume | 4 |
| ISSN | 2224-607X |
| Abstract | The role of civil service in socio-economic and political development of a country is unquestionable. In some
countries, however, the civil service is not aligned with the prevailing ideological, political and economic
changes as well as management theories. Moreover, in some countries, especially in Africa, the civil service is
blamed as a major cause for social and political upheavals and economic crises because of institutional and
capacity weakness. As a result, it is common to see many countries engaged in the reform of their civil service.
In 1991, Ethiopia experienced political changes that resulted in the introduction of multi-party system, marketoriented
economy and federal form of government. Accordingly, the government introduced civil service reform
that includes the issues of human resource development under human resource management reform since 1996.
Studies revealed, however, that the implementation process was not going well. This article, therefore, aims to
assess the implementation of training and development programs in civil service institutions of Oromia National
Regional State in Ethiopia. The findings reveal that though the government is committed in developing a system
of human resource development, the implementation is not on the right track to fill the skill gaps evident in the
civil service.
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